August 2011 - Further expansion of our laser technology facility with the installation of a custom design laser welding system. The unit has been manufactured by GSI Lasers to provide high speed tube closing capability, in addition to flexible laser assembly options. This investment continues the growth of laser and EDM medical component manufacturing services. Further additions are planned for 2012.

July 2011 – In our USA office we are delighted to welcome Martin Kozlowski to the XL Precision Technologies team. Martin joins us from a very successful technical career in surgical instruments with a focus on the ophthalmology sector. His experience and skills will complement the services we offer and provide customers with excellent technical support.

April 2011 – XL Precision Technologies can now offer MIM (Metal Injection Moulding) to customers as a viable alternative on high volume production. Depending on the component geometry and dimensional relationships, we can advise customers on the suitability of this process for their application.

Feb 2011 – XL Precision Technologies has just commissioned the second EA12V advanced EDM sink machine from Mitsubishi. Increasing customer demand and continuous drive for improved manufacturing efficiency convinced the team to invest in this leading technology. The twin machines offer comprehensive automation and machining capability with tungsten alloys, which are critical for current and future developments.

November 2010 – XL Precision Technologies are delighted to announce their new business collaboration deal with Precision Micro Ltd (). The new venture – Micro XL – will provide a unique micro component manufacturing and development capability to medical customers worldwide. The project will be led in the USA by XL Precision Technologies’ Business Manager, Gary Dionne (). Press release.

Joint Collaboration in Medical Micro Engineering

Micro-XL is a joint commercial and technical venture between two of Europe’s leading high precision components manufacturers… Precision Micro and XL Precision Technologies.

The collaboration has been stimulated by customer requests to have a single point of contact for projects in which both companies are involved in order to simplify communication and the overall commercial process. It also brings to the medical engineering market a variety of “non-conventional” manufacturing technologies which when employed individually or in combination, can provide new high precision solutions in micro and nano size ranges, for medical equipment manufacturers and medical practitioners alike.

From prototypes to full volume instrument requirements, the venture has the design expertise and manufacturing technologies to provide practical, bespoke solutions to a wide range of customer requirements from instruments to implantables.

The primary strength of the venture is the in-depth medical engineering knowledge of the Micro-XL field based engineers. Based in Europe and the US, they have extensive knowledge of the industry and are able to work directly with surgeons and other end users in order to develop concepts into products that really do solve problems.

A further Micro-XL strength is the wide range of in-house manufacturing technologies it has available… all technologies that provide process consistency from prototypes through to volume production.

“The Micro-XL venture brings together two, complementary, world-class manufacturing capabilities,” said Tom Graham, Managing Director of XL Precision Technologies. “It is an extension of an already successful relationship in Europe, encouraged by our global and US based customers.”

Production technologies offered include: Micro EDM, Micro Laser, Laser Evolved Etching Process (LEEP), Laser Evolved ElectroForming (LEEF) and Micro-welding; complementary processes that used individually or in combination to achieve best value for the customer.

“The Micro-XL collaboration not only focuses our wealth of experience in the medical market but also reduces cost for the customer,” said Anthony Marrett, MD of Precision Micro. “The customer has a single point of contact, a single supplier and we have experienced engineers versed in designing to the strengths of our manufacturing technologies in order to utilize the most economical process routes.”

Both companies have a history of problem solving, accepting challenges, pushing the boundaries of their manufacturing capabilities while building technology supply partnerships in the OEM medical market. The synergies available to Micro-XL can only enhance their effectiveness.

November 2009 – XLedm Ltd becomes XL Precision Technologies Ltd. A new name to better define the activities and future strategy of  our developing business. We now have state-of-the-art laser machining and welding equipment, new precision turning capabilities and proprietary processes combining technologies for high volume, economic micro-components. EDM expertise continues to be a key aspect of our service offer.

October 2009 – XLedm Ltd relocate all activities to a single production facility. The new factory provides a 45% increase in floorspace and is still in Stockton on Tees in NE England.

September 2009 – XLedm have completed the purchase of a new laser fine cutting machine for precision manufacture of complex tube components. This specially designed machine has additional 2-axis capability for flat sheet components and a unique autoloader capable of handling 150 metres of tube up to 6mm diameter. The machine is going through commissioning trials ready for full production in Dec 2009.

XLedm will have a booth at the MD&M Minneapolis show from 21st to 22nd October 2009. Meet the business directors and technical staff to discuss your business needs.

January 2009 – XLedm have recently installed a 2nd laser welding unit into their Stockton facility. The unit was required to cope with ever-increasing demand from the market and expands the unique capability offered by XLedm to current and new customers

September 2009 – XLedm now operate 8 Mitsubishi edm machines (link to equipment list) combined with 4 Charmilles machines, to provide a world-class edm facility with significant special project and high-volume production capabilities.

April 2009 - Rubicon Partners Industries LLP purchased XLedm Ltd on 5th April 2008. RPI are a successful industrial group, committed to the development of specialist engineering companies. They recognised in XLedm a unique manufacturing capability and strong market position, which provide significant opportunity for growth in the future.

March 2007 -HIGH SPEED EDM HOLE DRILLING With a Z Axis of 450mm, this new capacity high speed edm drilling machine is capable of drilling 0.15 to 6mm dia holes. A swivel head for angle drilling and an extended throat height make it an extremely versatile machine. Producing either start holes or production drilling of hardened materials such as carbide, this machine is capable of drilling a 2mm hole thro 250mm thick steel in a matter of minutes.

In Nov 2009 we moved to a new 12,000 sq.ft. facility on the outskirts of Teesside which provides us with the most effective environment for our processes and sufficient space for future business growth. We are delighted to invite prospective customers to visit us and discuss their requirements.

2009 also saw the introduction of fine-cut laser machining into the XL Precision Technologies capability range, together with additional 5-axis machining options.

We are an innovative & dedicated company which prides itself on quality & customer care. XL Precision Technologies is ISO9001-2008 approved (with ISO13485 in place for 2011) and a preferred supplier for major customers in the medical, aerospace, motorsport and marine industries.

A highly committed workforce, together with 24 hr/7 days a week operations, maximises leadtime efficiency & ensures extremely competitive pricing structures.

Visit our Sectors or Services pages to learn more about what we do, or contact us directly and we will be pleased to discuss your requirements in more detail.

XL Precision Technologies Ltd is a subsidiary company of Rubicon Partners Industries LLP.

XL Precision Technologies have successfully implemented machining processes for cutting clean edge and precise dimension ports in tubes ranging in size from 4.0mm diameter down to 0.3mm diameter. The tubes can then be sealed at one end with a precise bull-nose form ready for polishing using fine laser welding techniques.

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Industrial Laser Solutions

Closed Slot Micro-Machining

XL Precision Technologies have successfully developed a technique for machining a micro-dimension closed slot into tool or component cavities.

Utilising both spark erosion and laser machining methods, XL Precision Technologies can now offer a closed rectangular profile slot of 0.050mm wide by 50.00mm long up to 0.2mm deep.

The technique can successfully produce a 0.10mm slot x 28.0mm long and 0.3mm deep in a component wall only 0.28mm wide.

Micro-Machining of Tungsten Alloys

XL Precision Technologies has successfully developed manufacturing techniques for the highly accurate and complex machining of tungsten alloy into micro-components fitting a 3mm cube, with specific features only 0.15mm wide and requiring tolerances of +/- 0.005mm.

High Volume Wire Erosion

XL Precision Technologies has successfully developed manufacturing systems that provide customers with high volume demand and competitive cost satisfaction for precision wire-erosion components. The techniques are continuing to expand, and currently provide for over 50,000 parts per week.

Quality Policy Statement -
XL Precision Technologies recognises that the maintenance of quality standards in all activities is the key to our success and reputation. The company is therefore committed to a policy to provide products and services which satisfy customer requirements.

In order to achieve these objectives a documented quality system, which meets the requirements of   ISO 9001 : 2008 and ISO 13485:2003, has been established. The practises are outlined in the Quality Policy Manual and detailed in procedures which are complied with by all employees. Objective evidence is provided to demonstrate that the system is maintained and that required standards are achieved.

It is the aim of the company to seek continuous improvement of the business in the most cost effective manner and all employees are made aware of this policy and commitment to its implementation. The overall improvements are monitored as part of the regular management review of the system.

1 x Rofin Starcut 2+2 laser machining centre (unique in UK)

1 x JK Lasers – JK125PS laser welding machine

1 x Rofin CNC Easymark Laser Marking Machine
1 x Rofin CNC Select Laser Welding Machine
1 x Rofin CNC Star weld Laser Welding Machine

EDM SINK

2 x Mitsubishi EA12V High Speed edm sink with 20 tool autochanger and integrated material sensor
1 x Charmilles 22 C Axis, 4 Station Tool Changer Solid Sink machine.
1 x Charmilles CT1 Full CNC 3 axis Solid Sink machine

1 x Sodick EDM deep hole drill machine

1 x Anatronic EDM deep hole drill machine

EDM WIRE
1 Mitsubishi FA20V High Speed edm using 0.33 wire c/w AWT 5Axis
1 Mitsubishi FA20V x 450Z High Speed edm using 0.33 wire c/w AWT
1 Mitsubishi FA10S 5 Axis Auto threading production machine
1 Mitsubishi FA10S 5 Axis Auto threading production machine
1 Mitsubishi FA10 5 Axis Auto threading production machine
1 Mitsubishi FX10 5 Axis Auto threading production machine
1 Mitsubishi FX10 5 Axis Auto threading production machine
1 Mitsubishi FX20 5 Axis Auto threading production machine
1 Mitsubishi FX20 5 Axis Auto threading production machine
1 Charmilles 290P 5 Axis Auto threading production machine
1 Charmilles 290 5 Axis Auto threading production machine
1 Charmilles 290 5 Axis Auto threading production machine
1 Charmilles 510 5 Axis Extra large Capacity Machine
3R 16 STATION ROBOT

TOOL ROOM
1 HAAS High Speed; 3D Milling c/w ATC & Renishaw Probing
1 HAAS toolroom Lathe

1 Bridgeport 3 axis CNC Milling m/c
1 Jones & Shipman 540 Surface Grinder
1 Axe Status CNC micro lathe

INSPECTION
Mitutoyo CNC Vision Inspection System.
Mitutoyo Vision Inspection System
Vision – Lynx system

PLUS
Ultrasonic On-Site Cleaning, Rinsing, Drying & Packaging Facilities
Hirschmann Quick Change Tooling fitted to ALL machines